Your Year-Round At-Home Health Cheat Sheet

Daily

• Brush fur as needed.

• Brush teeth, start once weekly working up to daily routine.

• Medication, vitamins, and health supplements as directed by your vet.

Monthly

• Bath and groom.

• Flea, tick, and worming treatments.

• Nail clipping as needed.

• Fur trimming as needed.

• Check over for new lumps/bumps.

• Check over eyes and ears.

• Monitor weight to keep in the healthy range.

Yearly

• Annual vet checkup.

• Vaccinations.

• Check all registration paperwork is up to date.

• Check your emergency vet details are up to date.

• Check your Pet First Aid Kit (page 90) is up to date and within expiration dates.

Spring & Summer

• Apply dog sunscreen to pink snouts and thinned hair areas.

• Check for hotspots.

• Check for cracked or burnt paws and apply soother.

• Check for fleas and ticks.

• Check for grass seeds.

Fall & Winter

• Protect paws from ice and salt.

• Invest in a winter coat to protect your dog from the elements.

• Reduce baths in severely cold climates.